36 m²
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Lin & Laine
The Open Workshop
Première Vision
2025
Eco-friendly stand
Sustainable exhibition stand
A sustainable exhibition stand is, first of all, a stand that gets used again. We design it in modules that come apart cleanly, build it in our 1,500 m² workshop in the Paris region, then store it and rebuild it from one show to the next. Materials chosen to last, parts taken from our reuse stock when the project allows, and a materials report for your CSR reporting: that is what we mean by an eco-friendly, eco-designed stand.
- Indicative budget
- €420 to €2,100 excl. VAT per m², projects from €5k excl. VAT
- Lead time
- 6 to 8 weeks (modular), 10 to 14 weeks (custom)
- Reuse
- Stored, refurbished and rebuilt from one show to the next
- After the show
- A materials report for your CSR reporting
Benefits
Why choose a sustainable exhibition stand?
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A stand you use again
Built in modules that come apart, it goes into storage after the show and is rebuilt at the next one. It can also fit other stand sizes, as long as they are planned at the brief.
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A cost spread over your shows
You pay for the build at the first show. After that, you do not pay for it again: what remains is storage, refurbishment, transport, set-up, dismantling and new graphics.
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In line with your commitments
A stand thrown away at dismantling undermines a sustainability message. A stand that serves again, with a materials report on what was reused, recycled or discarded, carries that message onto the show floor.
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The same build quality
Wood, tension fabric, lighting: eco-design is a design constraint, not a compromise. The stand is built, then pre-assembled in our workshop before it leaves.
CSR reporting
What your CSR report can say about your stand.
No estimate we could not back up: facts about your stand that you can use in your CSR or sustainability report, or in your show review.
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One stand, several shows
You can state which shows the same stand was used at, and what changed each time: the graphics, the size, the layout.
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Materials explained
Aluminium, repairable wood, replaceable fabrics, LED lighting: each material is chosen for its service life, and its end of life is planned at the design stage.
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Built in the Paris region
The stand is built and pre-assembled in our workshop, then set up and dismantled by our own crews. Adjustments are made in the workshop, not on the show floor with parts remade in a rush.
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A materials report
After the show, we list what was reused, recycled or discarded. It is a factual record, with no estimate added, that you can attach as it is to your report.
Included
An eco-friendly stand builder, from 3D design to storage.
One quote, one point of contact: we design, build, set up, dismantle and store your stand with our own crews and workshop.
- 3D design in modules that come apart and can be reused
- Build and pre-assembly in our workshop
- Parts from our reuse stock, depending on the project
- Transport, then set-up and dismantling by our crews
- Storage and refurbishment between shows, priced in the quote
- A materials report after the show
- One English-speaking project manager, from brief to dismantling
Reuse and storage
What we reuse and store between shows.
A sustainable stand does not end up in a skip at dismantling. Here is what comes back with us, and what goes out again for the next show.
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Structure, furniture, lighting
They move from one show to the next. Only the graphics change, in step with your campaigns and messages for the year.
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Our reuse stock
When the project allows, structures, panels and furniture come from our stock. We tell you which ones. They go back through the workshop to be checked and refurbished before joining your stand.
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Storage between shows
After dismantling, the modules go into storage, numbered and packed in crates, with their inventory. No need to ship your stand home and back: storage is charged by duration.
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Refurbishment
Before each show: inventory check, repairs, touch-ups to the finishes, new graphics. Your stand comes back complete and in good condition.
Materials
Materials for an eco-designed stand.
No material is eco-friendly by nature. We choose each one for the number of shows it will do, and for what happens to it afterwards.
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Aluminium
For modular structures. It can be rebuilt at many shows and recycled, provided the structure really is used again.
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Wood
Joinery, cladding, furniture: wood that can be repaired, sanded and repainted from one show to the next instead of being remade.
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Tension fabric
For graphics and partition walls. Light and compact, each panel can be replaced on its own when the message changes, without touching the structure.
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LED lighting
Low energy, reused from one show to the next, and fixed so it comes off without damaging the finishes.
How it works
How a reusable stand moves from one show to the next.
Reuse is not something you improvise at dismantling. It is decided at the brief, then checked at every step.
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Your show calendar
At the brief, you list your shows for the next two or three years, with the size and layout of each (inline, corner, peninsula or island). We size the modules on that list.
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Modules that come apart
Mechanically fixed rather than glued, they come apart without breaking. The frame of our premium modular stand adapts from 9 to 54 m²; a custom stand built in modules can be reconfigured for the sizes planned at the start.
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Built and pre-assembled in our workshop
The stand is built, then pre-assembled in our 1,500 m² workshop, before leaving as flat, numbered parts: it takes up less room in the truck than a set built in one piece.
Who it is for
When a sustainable stand makes sense.
A reusable stand only pays off if it goes out again. Before we suggest one, we look at your show calendar.
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Several shows a year
You exhibit at several shows in France, or come back to the same show every edition, from 6 to over 500 m²: you pay for the build once, then the stand serves again.
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A CSR policy to document
Your company publishes a CSR or sustainability report, or reviews each show it attends: your stand goes into it with facts, not slogans.
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A stable brand identity
Your brand keeps its look from one season to the next: it stays on the structure and furniture, while this year’s messages go on replaceable graphics.
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And when it does not
A one-off show with nothing planned after it: storing a stand makes no sense then. Our exhibition stand rental is a better fit.
Prices and lead times
Sustainable exhibition stand prices and lead times.
A sustainable stand is either a premium modular stand or a custom stand built in modules: its starting budget follows these two price ranges.
| Format | Finishes | Indicative price | Minimum lead time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium modular | Premium, Prestige | €420 to €1,000 excl. VAT per m² | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Custom, built in modules | Prestige, Iconic | €850 to €2,100 excl. VAT per m² | 10 to 14 weeks |
A project fee of €2,500 excl. VAT is added for design, drawings and coordination. For an 18 m² stand, for example, allow €10k to €13k excl. VAT in premium modular at Premium level, or €18k to €25k excl. VAT for a custom stand at Prestige level, project fee included.
Indicative prices, including design, build, transport, set-up and dismantling, excluding options, floor space and the organiser’s services. Storage between shows, charged by duration, and refurbishment are quoted separately. Projects from €5k excl. VAT, and more depending on your sector.
The cost per show works like this: the initial build, plus storage, refurbishment, transport, set-up, dismantling and graphics for each following show, all divided by the number of shows. We do not quote a savings percentage, because it depends on your calendar.
The lead times in the table are minimums: ideally, start the project 16 weeks before the show opens. Our trade show planning timeline walks through each step.
Projects
Projects that speak for us
FAQ
Your questions, answered.
What is a sustainable exhibition stand?
A stand designed to be used at several shows and to leave as little waste as possible. Sustainable, eco-friendly or eco-designed: with us, it is the same offer. In practice, that means modules that come apart and are made to be reused, parts from our reuse stock when the project allows, materials chosen to last, storage between shows and a materials report after dismantling.
What can we put in our CSR report?
Facts about your stand, with no estimate we could not back up: the shows where the same stand was used, the parts taken from our reuse stock, the materials chosen and their planned end of life, the storage between shows, and the materials report we send you after the show, listing what was reused, recycled or discarded.
How much does a sustainable exhibition stand cost?
Its starting budget follows our stand price ranges: €420 to €1,000 excl. VAT per m² for a premium modular stand, €850 to €2,100 excl. VAT per m² for a custom stand built in modules, plus a €2,500 excl. VAT project fee. Projects start at €5k excl. VAT. At the following shows, you do not pay for the build again: what remains is storage, refurbishment, transport, set-up, dismantling and new graphics. For a first budget range, try our stand cost calculator.
How far ahead should we start?
Ideally 16 weeks before the show opens. As a minimum, allow 6 to 8 weeks for a premium modular stand and 10 to 14 weeks for a custom stand. Reuse is decided at the brief: the earlier we know your shows and their sizes, the better the modules are sized for them.
Can a reused stand change size or show?
Yes, if it is planned at the brief. The frame of our premium modular stand adapts from 9 to 54 m², inline, corner or peninsula. A custom stand built in modules can also be reconfigured, for the sizes and layouts listed at the start. Graphics are replaced with each campaign.
Do we have to ship the stand back to our country between shows?
No. After dismantling, we store your stand with its inventory, refurbish it and bring it back to the next show. Storage is charged by duration and quoted separately. If you have no next show planned, storing it makes no sense, and renting a stand is the better option.
Are your sustainable stands labelled or certified?
No. We do not claim any label or certification, and we do not put forward figures we could not back up. What makes a stand reusable is how it is designed: parts that come apart, materials that last, storage, inventory. What we give you are those facts, and the materials report after the show.
What do you need to quote a sustainable stand?
The list of your upcoming shows for the next two or three years, each with its size and layout (inline, corner, peninsula or island), the finish you want and a budget range. We design the modules from that list. Describe your project and an English-speaking project manager will call you back within two working days.
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